Powering Healthcare – Nigeria Market Assessment and Roadmap Delivery Models DEEP DIVE #5

The report identifies three primary delivery models for health facility electrification (HFE) in Nigeria: traditional equipment ownership, service-based, and a proposed hybrid model. It maps these models against four types of health facilities based on their electricity access and ability to pay. Traditional models are suited for low-capacity Type 1 clinics, service-based models for privately owned Type 3 general hospitals, and hybrid models for Type 2 primary health centres and Type 4 teaching hospitals. The document emphasizes the need for a Programme Management Unit (PMU) in the hybrid approach to manage funds and reduce risks for private Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).

• Approximately 40% of health facilities in Nigeria lack electricity access because they are off-grid or in remote areas, providing little economic incentive for private energy companies to operate.
• The traditional equipment ownership model, where donors provide grants for installation and assets are owned by public institutions, is the most common approach in Nigeria and is best suited for Type 1 health clinics and health posts.
• Service-based models, where private providers operate systems over 10-15 years and are paid by the government, are most appropriate for Type 3 general hospitals, which are predominantly privately owned and have better affordability profiles.
• A proposed hybrid model for Type 2 primary health centres and Type 4 teaching hospitals utilizes a Programme Management Unit (PMU) or Compliance Management Entity to manage service contracts and repayments, reducing the risk associated with changes in government administration.
• The hybrid approach suggests a blended funding mechanism including donor grants for energy-efficient appliances, guarantees to de-risk repayments, and long-term low-interest loans from impact investors for capital expenditure.
• Key challenges across all models include government budgetary constraints, high upfront capital costs for renewable energy, and the risk that standalone systems may become obsolete if the national grid extends to the facility.

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (n.d.). Powering Healthcare – Nigeria Market Assessment and Roadmap Delivery Models DEEP DIVE #5. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2022-06/Nigeria_delivery_models_0.pdf

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. Powering Healthcare – Nigeria Market Assessment and Roadmap Delivery Models DEEP DIVE #5. n.d. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2022-06/Nigeria_delivery_models_0.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforallndpowering, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{Powering Healthcare – Nigeria Market Assessment and Roadmap Delivery Models DEEP DIVE \#5}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2022-06/Nigeria_delivery_models_0.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }